Description
Creamy boat dip blends zesty ranch seasoning with melted cream cheese and spicy rotel tomatoes, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve this irresistible dip with crisp tortilla chips for an instant party favorite that keeps guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 ounces or 283 grams) Rotel tomatoes, drained
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) diced jalapenos (optional)
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) chopped cilantro (optional)
Serving Suggestion:
- Tortilla chips or crackers
Instructions
- Blend sour cream, softened cream cheese, and ranch seasoning in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate drained Rotel tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, spicy jalapeños, and zesty green onions into the creamy base.
- Thoroughly integrate all components, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients throughout the mixture.
- Seal the dip and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Prior to presentation, give the dip a vigorous stir and optionally crown with fresh cilantro for an aromatic garnish.
- Accompany with crisp tortilla chips, crunchy crackers, or an assortment of raw vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantities or using different pepper varieties like poblano or mild green chiles.
- Opt for low-fat cream cheese and sour cream to create a lighter version without sacrificing flavor intensity.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and store separately to maintain freshness, mixing just before serving to prevent soggy texture.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like corn chips or vegetable crudités for guests with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg